Chris- Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 Hi there, my name is Chris from Barnsley, South Yorkshire. I'm completely new to all this and just managed to buy a brand new Celestron Powerseeker 80EQ for £80 and was wandering if i have made the right choice. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye85 Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 Welcome to the forum! haven't got any experience with that scope myself but someone will be asking shortly who will be able to help! You have picked a great time of year to start with loads of great sights. Never be scared of asking any questions on this site-we are always happy to help and generally regards ourselves as quite a friendly bunch! Popeye. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sloz1664 Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 Hi Chris and a very warm welcome to the Lounge. £80 is a good price for a Celestron Powerseeker 80EQ. It will start you on the road to visual astronomy. i suggest you look at buying a book called "Turn left at Orion" You can find it on Amazon. A great book to help you search for objects around the night sky. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye85 Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 8 minutes ago, sloz1664 said: . i suggest you look at buying a book called "Turn left at Orion" You can find it on Amazon. A great book to help you search for objects around the night sky And download a (free) programme called 'stellarium' while you're at it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris- Posted March 5, 2017 Author Share Posted March 5, 2017 Cheers, will get that done straight away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesM Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 Hi Chris and welcome to the forum Clear skies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swag72 Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 Hi Chris and welcome to SGL - Glad that you found us and hope that you enjoy your time here. The best scope is one that you use!!! Look forward to seeing you around Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laudropb Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 Hello and a warm welcome to the SGL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmokeyJoe Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 Welcome Chris, clear skies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye85 Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 I don't know what the weather is like down your way but the next couple days will be brilliant for testing out your new scope as the moon is a spectacular target for beginners-although funnily enough full moon is (in the words of Patrick Moore) ' the very worst time to observe' so the next couple days is when she is at her best. have a look along where the shadow between lit and unlit is to get the best bits. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floater Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 Welcome. Come right on in. Have fun with the hobby and the forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davyludo Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 Welcome Chris. Hope you enjoy playing with your new toy and exploring the sky Davy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave In Vermont Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 Hello, Chris, and welcome to SGL - we're here to help folks with any and all astronomy questions in all the many forums! Starry Skies, Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hippie Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 Welcome to SGL Chris . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woolnut Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 Welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charon Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 Welcome aboard Chris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronl Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 Hello Chris welcome to the community, hope you enjoy S G L, and enjoy your new scope. Clear Sky's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Spock Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 Hi Chris, welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barkis Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 Hi. Chris. SGL is the place to be for anyone just starting on their Astronomy journey. There is lots you will learn in the SGL forums, and if at anytime you are stuck for answers to something, just ask, and a whole army of knowledgeable members will come to your aid. Your 80eq Refractor will serve you well for general observations, but In time you will develop the dreaded Aperture Fever ailment, which simply means you will crave for a bigger Scope. We have all suffered from that complaint, you can fight it off, but it will just return to torment you . Enjoy yourself, we'll help you do that. Best Wishes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Presland Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 Hi welcome to SGL from Pete in Bedfordshire :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris- Posted March 6, 2017 Author Share Posted March 6, 2017 Thanks everyone, just had my first go and was blown away with the detail of the moon. Was harder when using the barlow but starting to get the hang of focusing now. Thought i was outside only 20 minutes but checked my watch and i had been there 2.5 hours. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Dave Lloyd Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 Hi Chris, welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glowjet Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 Hi Chris and welcome to SGL, enjoy the forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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